Sell land in Worthing
If you own land around Worthing and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
Worthing (BN11) sits in OS grid square TQ10, about 22 miles south of Crawley. Sites between here and Shoreham-by-Sea or Littlehampton are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Worthing?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Worthing at a glance
The South Downs National Park, Chichester Harbour and High Weald National Landscapes, and water neutrality rules that have affected new homes in the north of the county.
| Town | Worthing |
|---|---|
| County | West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BN11 |
| OS grid square | TQ10 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Shoreham-by-Sea (5 mi), Portslade (7 mi), Littlehampton (7 mi) |
| Distance from Crawley | About 22 miles south |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Worthing
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Worthing
Distances and directions are measured from Worthing.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | BN43 | TQ20 | 5 mi east |
| Portslade | BN41 | TQ20 | 7 mi east |
| Littlehampton | BN17 | TQ00 | 7 mi west |
| Hove | BN3 | TQ20 | 9 mi east |
| Brighton | BN2 | TQ30 | 10 mi east |
| Bognor Regis | PO21 | SZ99 | 14 mi west |
What England's rules mean for your land
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
How a sale works
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Worthing?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
How do I get an offer for land in Worthing?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
How fast can I sell my land?
It depends on the land and the deal. A straightforward outright sale of registered land with no tenants can move as fast as the two solicitors can complete the legal work. Unregistered titles, tenancies, access questions and planning conditions all add time. We won't promise a completion date until we've seen the title.
How long does planning permission last?
In England, full planning permission usually requires work to start within three years, and in Wales within five, unless the decision notice says otherwise. Outline permissions have separate time limits for reserved matters. The decision notice sets out the exact dates.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Worthing
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.